Which will depreciate less ?

[Jess]

Hi everyone,

This is my 1st post and I need advice to the experts on here that monitor values.

I want to buy a used Masersati, and have a max of £25-£28k to spend on a "good one" model. I want to experience this Brand as not had a Maserati/ Ferrari before, I don't mind if it is a little old or modern, but should ideally be 2+2 seater. Ideally it should be reliable and fun. The key point is that it needs to be the slowest depreciating possible as I want to retain as much of my money as possible. I plan on approx 5k miles a year with an annual Europe road trip.

I am therefore drawn to the 4200 Gransport. Is there a better option that I should be considering ? I plan on keeping it for a year or two.

Thank you for your insights.

 

[allandwf]

I would tend to agree with the Gransport. Reasonably modern, fun, and last of that shape, plus not loads about. An Assetto Corsa 3200 would also be a good bet, get a sorted one that has been used and you should be ok, plus it should leave you a little left over for eventualities.

 

[Wattie]

Hi everyone,

This is my 1st post and I need advice to the experts on here that monitor values.

I want to buy a used Masersati, and have a max of £25-£28k to spend on a "good one" model. I want to experience this Brand as not had a Maserati/ Ferrari before, I don't mind if it is a little old or modern, but should ideally be 2+2 seater. Ideally it should be reliable and fun. The key point is that it needs to be the slowest depreciating possible as I want to retain as much of my money as possible. I plan on approx 5k miles a year with an annual Europe road trip.

I am therefore drawn to the 4200 Gransport. Is there a better option that I should be considering ? I plan on keeping it for a year or two.

Thank you for your insights.

Hang on.
It’s about having as much fun as you can......not what will be less expensive.
If you wanna avoid depreciation, I suggest you pm me. Especially with your European plans.

If you wanna have lots of fun then wait until after the 31st Oct and buy a decent 4.7 Qp GTs or Granturismo Mc.

Ignore any other advice from this post onwards.

 

[azapa]

I would say in this order of preference (applies to any exotic): lower production numbers (exclusivity) and then manual box (drivers car). Drop-dead gorgeous also helps.

The MC Shift GTS may make sense, and their prices are crazy low right now for a car that is not that hard or expensive to maintain. It would seem to make sense in your price bracket. They are often advertised badly; look for an interior photo without the auto "gear knob".

 

[Wattie]

See, 2 Mc recommendations.
First post -confirmed as being brilliant. Someone will be along with Qp GTs advice shortly.

 

[Jess]

So which will depreciate less a MC Shift GTS or the 4200 Gransport, or are they both the same.?

I would have thought the physically smaller car would probably be more fun to drive ?

 

[JonW]

Hi Jess

Ignore Wattie - he’s like a friendly Australian Troll who we allow to stick around because he’s occasionally funny. However, his knowledge of the UK car market is seriously outdated, and he‘s obsessed with Brexit and the price of Gold.

I think the GS will depreciate less than the Granturismo. There are fewer of them. I also think (having owned both) that the GS is more fun to drive...

 

[CatmanV2]

Did Wattie quote values for the MC Shift in Troy ounces?

C

 

[FIFTY]

The 4200 series cars are very different animals to the GranTurismo.

I suggest trying both before you buy. Should be good fun

 

[Wagons-Lits]

Hello Jess, I think at your budget a Gransport is your best "bet" (and this is a gamble like with any car) for retaining your initial investment and not being as relatively mileage sensitive given their age (assuming you put 10k+ miles on the car). The only other current Maserati which may see a bump in values over the longer term are the Strads and MC GranCabs; in the near term they most likely have further to fall.

But as a rule, Maseratis and saving money don't mix!

With respect to the GTs and QP Vs, they are all 'basically the same car' as the average buying public see it and values do and will continue to reflect that. We on the forum of course know better! However, over the next two years - and probably longer - the spread between a boggo GT and beautifully specced Sport will continue to narrow, the same thing which has already happened between QP V 4.2, S and GTS.

Try them both and buy what you like, bearing in mind the Maserati market is very inefficient and often illiquid

 

[safrane]

Depreciation is only one aspect when owning a Maser, you also have to think of the service cost too.

The GT S will cost about the same to buy as the GS but only a higher milage one which will drop the more miles you pile on it. However they have two year service intevals where as the GS is every year.

Parts for the GS are a bit lower than the GT but neither are cheap and some are just mad.

Both car eat suspension bushes but less so in the GS.

By on condition and history not just miles.

I have been considering moving onto a GT after 12 years of 4200/GS ownership, but I have worried that the GT will end up costing me far more... However keeping the miles low on the GS to maintain value has resulted in me not enjoying the experience as much.

TBH a cheaper 4200 gave me far more pleasure as I just used it and did not worry how much it was costing me.

 

[Wattie]

Did Wattie quote values for the MC Shift in Troy ounces?

C

No I didn’t but having been described by Jon as a troll, and by the way, thanks for allowing me to stick around Jon....I would suggest once again that if you’re buying a car here on cost cutting principles- you’re at the wrong place and product.
Look around here at the costs of running a good Maserati. Look around here at the costs that even a good one can run to in terms of servicing/ repairs.
After that, feel free to ignore “It’s about having as much fun as you can......not what will be less expensive”

 

[Wattie]

Hi Jess

Ignore Wattie - he’s like a friendly Australian Troll who we allow to stick around because he’s occasionally funny. However, his knowledge of the UK car market is seriously outdated, and he‘s obsessed with Brexit and the price of Gold.

I think the GS will depreciate less than the Granturismo. There are fewer of them. I also think (having owned both) that the GS is more fun to drive...

That’s a pompous tosser comment Jon.
We may disagree on some political things but for you to suggest I’m allowed to “stick around because he’s occasionally funny. However, his knowledge of the UK car market is seriously outdated, and he‘s obsessed with Brexit and the price of Gold” is innaccurate.

Anyone buying a Maserati with “a slowest depreciating possible as I want to retain as much of my money as possible” outlook is in the wrong market.

 

[Mavster]

That’s a pompous tosser comment Jon.
We may disagree on some political things but for you to suggest I’m allowed to “stick around because he’s occasionally funny. However, his knowledge of the UK car market is seriously outdated, and he‘s obsessed with Brexit and the price of Gold” is innaccurate.

Anyone buying a Maserati with “a slowest depreciating possible as I want to retain as much of my money as possible” outlook is in the wrong market.

Why is that? It sounds like a reasonable question to me tbh,...like which car will you get most fun for your money and then get as much of it back when you sell ?. Personally I would also recommend the GS

 

[JonW]

That’s a pompous tosser comment Jon.
We may disagree on some political things but for you to suggest I’m allowed to “stick around because he’s occasionally funny. However, his knowledge of the UK car market is seriously outdated, and he‘s obsessed with Brexit and the price of Gold” is innaccurate.

Anyone buying a Maserati with “a slowest depreciating possible as I want to retain as much of my money as possible” outlook is in the wrong market.

Which bit specifically do you feel is inaccurate? Is it the occasionally funny bit?

If I agree I’m a pompous tosser, does that help?

P.S. All meant in jest Wattie - absolutely no offence intended, and if it has genuinely caused upset, I take it all back

 

[azapa]

I suggest trying both before you buy. Should be good fun

Best idea of all! Let us know what you think.

I drove both too (standard MC Shift GTS and a lovely metallic blue GS). For me the GTS just felt more modern, and those looks!!! Then I discovered there was a 2 seater barmy-army version, and the rest is history.

 

[azapa]

Which bit specifically do you feel is inaccurate? Is it the occasionally funny bit?

If I agree I’m a pompous tosser, does that help?

P.S. All meant in jest Wattie - absolutely no offence intended, and if it has genuinely caused upset, I take it all back

you two at the back, stop squabbling!

 

[Wattie]

Why is that? It sounds like a reasonable question to me tbh,...like which car will you get most fun for your money and then get as much of it back when you sell ?. Personally I would also recommend the GS

You shouldn’t be buying a Maserati on a budget.
Full stop, or should I say
Fool stop.
Why don’t you recommend that black Gs, talked about here on Multiple occasions then. Very cheap.

 

[Wattie]

Which bit specifically do you feel is inaccurate? Is it the occasionally funny bit?

If I agree I’m a pompous tosser, does that help?

P.S. All meant in jest Wattie - absolutely no offence intended, and if it has genuinely caused upset, I take it all back

Between us it’s not offensive but for you to suggest that to someone with a couple of posts experience I thought was a bit much.
Anyway, he shouldn’t be buying any Maser on a budget.

 

[D Walker]

you two at the back, stop squabbling!

Agreed, it is not helping the OP one iota. But I do agree with Jon, probably an Stradale, low miles GS, Grancab and outside chance, Spyder would be my stab.
A lot also depends on your requirements and driving aspirations.